Zola
A self-contained static site generator with built-in optimization tools and template support
- Also known as
- zola
What is Zola?
Zola is a static site generator that compiles into a single self-contained executable with no external runtime dependencies. It provides native features for template component embedding, image optimization, multi-language sites, and automatic generation of page navigation aids.
Zola pricing
We don't have Zola's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What Zola does
The capabilities that matter for static site generators, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Runtime
- Rust
- Build model
- Fully static
- Incremental builds
- -
- Islands partial hydration
- -
- I18n
- ✓
- Image optimization
- ✓
- Docs specialised
- -
- Plugin ecosystem size
- -
- Zero js by default
- -
- Mdx component embeds
- ✓
- Single binary no deps
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Cloud / SaaS
- Self-hosted
Integrations (1)
Independently observed- Cloudflare Pages
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Zola FAQ
Common questions about Zola, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Zola?
Compiles entire websites into static files using a single binary, eliminating the need for server management or external tooling. Renders sites in under a second with built-in support for templating, syntax highlighting, and Sass compilation. It is indexed under Static Site Generators.
Source: https://www.getzola.org
Is Zola free to use?
Zola is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the EUPL-1.2 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://www.getzola.org
What platforms does Zola support?
Zola supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://www.getzola.org
Can Zola be self-hosted?
Yes. Zola can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://www.getzola.org
Is Zola open source?
Yes. Zola is published under the EUPL-1.2 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/getzola/zola
Zola alternatives
Other static site generators we track, ranked by the same independent score.
Compare Zola
Side by side against other static site generators, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Zola, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.10 | 6.7 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 53 | 0.12 | 6.4 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 88 | 0.07 | 5.9 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 80 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Price level | 100 | 0.04 | 4.0 | ✓ |
| Security score | 51 | 0.05 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Stars | 80 | 0.03 | 2.6 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 9 | 0.05 | 0.5 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 48 | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | I18n: Yes · Runtime: rust · Build model: fully_static · Image optimization: Yes · Mdx component embeds: Yes · Single binary no deps: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Rust | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | EUPL-1.2 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
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